Tuners / Tuning machines problem

[mattsk42]

Hey I'm trying a couple of experiments, is there any way I can get these rings out of the headstock? They seem to be really stuck in there. Do I just keep trying to push them out, or is it more permanent than that?

http://www.allparts.com/store/tuning...01,Product.asp

[John Wentzien]

I just take a socket from a socket-wrench that is slightly smaller than the hole, and tap it out from the back.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Better yet, find another socket too that is large enough to go over the front side of the ferrule and use a C-clamp to drive it free with the two sockets.

Regards
Sam

[John Wentzien]

+1 Good idea!